The Latest Breaking News from Fifa

Every 2026 World Cup Match in Los Angeles: Dates, Kickoff Times

It’s co-host heavy in one of the most populous cities hosting World Cup games.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 4

FIFA unveils Netflix World Cup game timed for 2026 tournament kickoff

Football fever hits Netflix! FIFA is thrilled to announce the release of FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition, set to drop in tandem with the 2026 World Cup kickoff. This new addition to Netflix Games is available for subscribers at no extra charge, designed to amplify fan interaction.

The Economic Times · Jun 4

Scotland captain Caroline Weir says Fifa and Uefa should answer Israel questions ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Scotland are due to play Israel twice in World Cup qualifiers

The Independent UK · Jun 4

FIFA reveals World Cup 2026 opening performers after 18-track official album drop: Artists lineup & full tracklist here

FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony performers: FIFA has released the official 18-track album for the 2026 World Cup, featuring global artists like Shakira, Burna Boy, Stormzy, The Rolling Stones, LISA, Anitta, and more. The project includes cross-genre collaborations spanning continents and languages, with six tracks already out and the…

The Economic Times · Jun 4

Tartan Army fury after Fifa bans reusable water bottles at World Cup games

Scotland fans have blasted Fifa after a late U‑turn banning fans from bringing reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4

Joe Cole outlines key to success for Thomas Tuchel’s England at World Cup

Joe Cole has given his verdict on England’s chances at this summer’s World Cup

The Independent UK · Jun 4

‘Soccer’ is a fine term for the beautiful game – don’t let any ‘football’ snob or president tell you otherwise this World Cup

At the 2026 World Cup draw, FIFA Peace Prize recipient and U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the game should really be called “football.”

The Conversation · Jun 4

Africa's finest: Tunisia eye first knockout place

Tunisia enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's seventh-highest ranked side in Fifa's rankings. In the fourth instalment of a nine-part series on African squads at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada, RFI looks at a nation making its seventh appearance at the showpiece.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 4

‘It Only Takes One Lion’: Belle and Sebastian soundtrack Scotland’s World Cup return

Frontman Stuart Murdoch says the song reflects five decades of following the fortunes of Scotland's national team.

Euronews · Jun 4

Houston Braces for World Cup Kickoff Amid Extreme Heat and Heightened Health Precautions

Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz told reporters at a June 3, 2026 press conference that the city is "over prepared" for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — a declaration that, in the context of what Houston is actually facing, represents either genuine confidence or an optimistic framing of a public…

Medical Daily · Jun 4